Safety Engineer (Operational Excellence)

Responsibilities General :

Evaluating and monitoring compliance with the industry standards, clients, and internal guidelines through field and back-office audits.

Conducting Risk Assessments (RA) and Accident Investigations (AI) for major occurrences.

Driving Safety and Environment improvement initiatives beyond compliance.

Leading Environmental, Safety, and Governance (ESG) plans development and monitoring.

Ensuring the implementation of ASME, ISO, API, and other applicable industry standards.

Leading the development of the company's Safety Management System (SMS), Quality Management System (QMS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all the business activities within the organization.

Driving all continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving overall efficiency within the company.

Specific :

Turnaround (TAR) HSE Planning & Strategy

Audit each turnaround project, addressing any unique risks or gaps in the implementation of the HSEMS.

Establish, review, audit, and update the high-level processes, procedures, and systems.

Integrate Lean and Operational Excellence principles directly into the TAR work-planning process to eliminate waste, reduce schedule duration, and enhance safety.

On Site Execution & Leadership

Monitor and oversee a large, diverse workforce, including multiple contractor groups, ensuring all parties adhere to the highest HSE standards.

Conduct daily site visits in accordance with an established program, submit weekly reports, and track them, and contribute to the development and updating of safety procedures.

Lead major incident investigation and development of root cause analysis report with adequate action plan.

Continuous Improvement & Inspection Readiness

Develop a culture of continuous improvement via safety stand-downs, post-job reviews, and related activities.

Use data from observations, near-misses, and incidents to identify trends.

Contractor Management & Verification

Audit the HSE pre-qualification process for all contractors and subcontractors.

Educational / Licensure

Master’s degree / bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related technical field.

Certifications : NEBOSH IGC (mandatory), NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Certified with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Familiarity with the API, NFPA and ASME standards.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a significant advantage.

Professional Experience

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in an HSE role, with significant, direct experience in industrial turnarounds, shutdowns.

Demonstrated experience in the oil & gas, chemical, or petrochemical industry is essential.

Proven track record of managing contractor safety performance in a complex, multi-employer worksite.

Strong knowledge of Saudi HSE regulations and Aramco / Sabic / Maaden safety protocols.

Specialized knowledge

Project Management Skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to implement health and safety management and control.

Ability to monitor multi-site operations and diverse teams.

Proficiency in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Strong reporting and documentation capabilities.

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